$1,046
Three Black Basalt Tea Wares, England, early 19th century, a marked E. Mayer oval sugar bowl and cover with sybil finial, ht. 3 7/8; an unmarked teapot and cover with sybil finial and animals in relief, attributed to E. Mayer, ht. 4 5/8; and a marked Yates oval teapot and cover with molded palmettes bordering a central arabesque band, ht. 5 3/4 in. The property of Jeffrey Milkins. Estimate $500-700 Mayer sugar: Restorations to bowl. Mayer teapot: Numerous small chips surrounding cover. Yates teapot: Finial restored at join; a few slight flakes and edge roughness to cover rim; pot with slight chipping to end of spout. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-04-13